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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Front of property
Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Fitness facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lavender Inn
Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lavender Inn by the Sea has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lavender Inn by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, Lavender Inn by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 905 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1236 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and great hotel!

Really nice and great hotel. Great check-in by Aron. Great restaurants nearby. Pool was heated. Bed somewhat to soft. Will return if I´m coming back to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A little disappointed.

We expected a bit more in our stay based on the website and photos. Our room was quite dated and barely had any outlets for chargers, and the few outlets (maybe two in whole room) that existed were so loose they barely held a charger. We were surprised not to get housekeeping or our bed made with a two night stay. The room was also a bit musty. Stree noise was pretty loud. We wanted to like it more and didn’t need anything fancy but this fell short especially at $300+ per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay at the property I canceled and they still charged me. I am not happy at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable with lots of extras. We had a delightful stay and plan to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, West Hollywood

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, we were able to either walk or bike to most places, the room was comfortable for family of 3. Breakfast included is continental.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Gave us great recomendations for dining out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Alpine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasikarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Third time stay here, always WONDERFUL!

All the front desk staff are very friendly, polite, professional abd courteous. The compliment breakfast and afternoon wine happy hours are AWESOME!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, walkable to the water and wharf, shops and restaurants. Lovely twilight drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and close to the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel. Loved the outdoor seating area on the grass with comfy couches and chairs. Great to relax after a day of exploring. The pool was great and a nice place to relax. Close to the ocean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very friendly. I was in a suite and it had a nice bottle of champagne in it. The area is beautiful and just off the ocean a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was small and cute
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived being close to the shore and SBCC.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great place in a great location.

Such a great place, warm welcoming smiles at check in and lots of advice on what to do etc. Excellent location, and easy to walk to nearby restaurants and bars. The bed was amazing and the shower great too. It’s a bit dated, and could do with some modernizing but it’s great for the road trip stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025